...I became a teacher because I wanted to help our youth be successful. I would love to be able to do this on a more case by case basis and focus on specific student needs. The ability to sit with a student for an extended period of time is crucial to their development as they are able to get more... (read more)
I received a Masters Degree in Secondary Mathematics Education from Shippensburg University in 1972. Since then I have taught Junior High School Mathematics (Middle School); GED Mathematics; and College Mathematics (Basic Math through Applied Calculus). During my tenure at Shepherd University I rec... (read more)
...I began tutoring when I was in graduate school and have continued nonstop since then. I have 25+ years of teaching college mathematics and college, K-12, and SAT/ACT math tutoring. I specialized in Middle school - AP Calculus. (read more)
...I ask lots of probing questions to check knowledge and understanding during sessions. I always try to make learning a fun experience and like to crack a few jokes here and there. During sessions, I work one-on-one or with groups helping students understand lecture material, work through homework problems, and prepare for exams. (read more)
...I also completed a course during my undergraduate studies on teaching middle school mathematics and strategies. I was a Biology major in undergraduate school and I excelled in Biology courses, Gen Chemistry 1, Gen Chemistry 2, and O Chemistry 1. I have spent a lot of time in the Anatomy Lab as I have taken A&P 1, A&P 2, Human Physiology, and Exercise Physiology. (read more)